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Lebanon

West & South Asia · LB

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7 hours behind Korea

A small country at the eastern end of the Mediterranean where the coast and the mountains are an hour apart. In winter the claim that you can ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon actually holds.

CapitalBeirut
LanguagesArabic (official), French, English
CurrencyLebanese pound (LBP)
Standard timeUTC+2 · Observes daylight saving
Dialling code+961
Voltage220V / 50Hz
Plug typeA, B, C, D, G
Driving sideRight-hand traffic
Emergency112 · 140 Red Cross
Domain.lb

Entry & visa

Visa on arrival or in advance depending on nationality. Passports showing entry to Israel are refused.

Worth knowing

Five socket types are in circulation and power cuts are frequent, so generator arrangements vary by building. Bring plenty of battery capacity.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the time difference between Lebanon and Korea?

7 hours behind Korea (UTC+2). Observes daylight saving.

Q. Will Korean electronics work in Lebanon?

Voltage 220V / 50Hz, Plug type A, B, C, D, G.

Q. Do I need a visa for Lebanon?

Visa on arrival or in advance depending on nationality. Passports showing entry to Israel are refused.

Countries in the same region

Visa and entry requirements change with policy, so always confirm the latest official notice for your destination. Voltage and plug types can vary by building.